2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Vauxhall Vectra MOT pass rate and common faults

1,207 MOT tests in 2024. 52.8% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time52.8%
Failed or needed repairs47.2%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,207 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.8%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.0%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.3%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.1%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.7%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    74 marked dangerous
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes33.5%
  2. Lights & electrics31.1%
  3. Suspension26.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks13.3%
  5. Body & chassis10.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.5%
  7. Tyres8.9%
  8. Steering4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.0%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)19.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra?

In 2024, 52.8% of 2004 Vauxhall Vectra cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,207 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2004 Vauxhall Vectra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).